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Former CalPERS chief sentenced to prison in bribery scandal | The Sacramento Bee

By Securities Docket on June 1, 2016, 7:49 am

He arrived in plain jail clothes, shackles around his ankles, the humbled former leader of America’s largest public pension fund ready to accept his punishment for taking bribes. He left with a prison term of 4 1/2 years. Fred Buenrostro, the former chief executive of CalPERS, was sentenced Tuesday by a federal judge who called his […]

Posted in Criminal, Top | Tagged Pension funds, Sentencing

State Street says SEC unit wants to sue over its use of consultants, lobbyists to win business — AP

By Securities Docket on June 19, 2015, 8:00 am

State Street Corp. provides money-handling services to pension funds and other big investors. The SEC has been investigating the way the company solicited the business of public retirement plans in two states. The company says the issues involve its use of consultants and lobbyists, and political contributions made by a consultant during and after a […]

Posted in SEC, Top | Tagged Pension funds

As bribery case continues, CalPERS reaps profits from tainted investments — Sac Bee

By Securities Docket on July 25, 2014, 10:20 am

It’s been one of the darkest chapters in CalPERS history, a bribery scandal that prompted a guilty plea from its former chief executive earlier this month. It’s also been rather profitable. America’s largest public pension fund has racked up sizable gains from investments brokered by Alfred Villalobos, the Nevada businessman accused of bribing top CalPERS officials…. […]

Posted in Industry, Top | Tagged Pay-to-Play, Pension funds

Ex-CalPERS chief to plead guilty – Los Angeles Times

By Securities Docket on July 1, 2014, 10:28 am

The former chief executive of California’s massive pension fund will plead guilty in connection with an influence-peddling scandal that rocked the state capital in 2009 and 2010, his attorney said. via Ex-CalPERS chief to plead guilty – Los Angeles Times.

Posted in Criminal, Top | Tagged Pension funds

Public Pension Officials in SEC Crosshairs - Forbes

Public Pension Officials in SEC Crosshairs – Forbes

By Securities Docket on April 25, 2012, 5:16 pm

Wrongdoing at public pension funds is now under the spotlight.

Posted in Industry | Tagged Pension funds, Web Watch

Florida Brings New Levels of Transparency to Selection of Securities Class Action Counsel

Florida Brings New Levels of Transparency to Selection of Securities Class Action Counsel

By Securities Docket on December 14, 2009, 4:46 pm

Florida selection process includes public hearings and scorecards for prospective counsel.

Posted in Class Actions | Tagged Lead Counsel, Pension funds | 1 Response

Ohio Pension Funds Sue Credit Rating Agencies

Ohio Pension Funds Sue Credit Rating Agencies

By Securities Docket on November 20, 2009, 11:49 am

Five Ohio pension funds sue credit rating agencies over mortgage-backed securities.

Posted in Industry | Tagged Pension funds, Rating agencies | 1 Response

Philadelphia-Area Pension Fund Becomes First to File Class Action for Madoff Losses

Philadelphia-Area Pension Fund Becomes First to File Class Action for Madoff Losses

By Securities Docket on February 17, 2009, 6:12 am

UPDATE: This article has been updated to correct the nature of the lawsuit filed by the pension fund.  The lawsuit is an ERISA action that asserts a claim for breach of fiduciary duty, not a securities class action.  A copy of the complaint is available here. Pension Fund for Hospital and Health Care Employees-Philadelphia and […]

Posted in Class Actions | Tagged Financial Fraud, Madoff, Pension funds

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